Bolga Basket - Apika

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Versatile Style for Home & Away, Handwoven with Purpose

Bring timeless charm and exceptional craftsmanship into your life with our Bolga Basket, meticulously handwoven from durable elephant grass by talented women in Northern Ghana. Designed with a firm, structured form and a tight weave, this basket is a testament to durability and authentic artisan skill, perfectly suited for adding both beauty and robust utility to your home and your daily errands.

Sturdy & Stylish for Every Purpose

With its solid construction and convenient firm handle, this round basket is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for:

Shopping companion: A chic and sturdy alternative for market visits, grocery runs, or simply carrying your essentials with sustainable style.
Adventures for little ones: The smaller sizes are perfectly designed for children to carry their own treasures, packed lunches, or findings from nature walks, adding a touch of magic to their adventures.
Effortless home organisation: A dependable solution for tidily storing everything from firewood, knitting supplies, and magazines to small toys, pet accessories, or even rolled-up towels.
Chic plant pot housing: Its firm structure makes it perfect for nestling larger indoor plants, adding a layer of natural texture and artistry to your greenery.
Picnics & outings: Strong enough to carry food, drinks, or beach essentials, adding handcrafted elegance to your leisure time.
Decorative accent: Whether empty or filled, its classic round shape and vibrant patterns make it a striking addition that enhances any space.

Empowering Women, Sustaining Communities

More than just a beautiful accessory for your home or outings, your purchase of a Bolga Basket directly contributes to ASIGE's vital work. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing fair paid work and sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural women in Ghana. Every intricate weave helps empower these women, enabling them to gain financial independence, support their families, and build brighter futures.

Artisan Craftsmanship & Unique Details

Each Bolga Basket is a unique piece of art, showcasing the precise, tight weaving patterns and the vibrant colours (or natural tones, like the one pictured) that reflect the creativity of our artisans. Made from sustainably sourced elephant grass, these baskets offer an eco-friendly way to enhance your life. The distinctive firm handle and robust structure highlight the exceptional skill of its maker, bringing a truly special handcrafted item into your daily routine.

Available in a range of sizes to perfectly suit your needs.

Size and weight

NB: All sizes and weights are approximate.

X-small

Base diameter = 12cm
Top diameter = 17cm
Height (base to lower edge) = 10cm
Height (base to top of handles) = 18cm
Weight = 120g

Small

Base diameter = 14cm
Top diameter = 22cm
Height (base to lower edge) = 12cm
Height (base to top of handles) = 22cm
Weight = 230g

Medium

Base diameter = 27cm
Top diameter = 40cm
Height (base to lower edge) = 24cm
Height (base to top of handles) = 41cm
Weight = 640g

Large

Base diameter = 30cm
Top diameter = 40cm
Height (base to lower edge) = 26cm
Height (base to top of handles) = 42cm
Weight = 820g

Care instructions

Wipe clean only. Do not use soap or laundry detergent.

Spray with water to reshape woven products. Allow to dry naturally.

Keep away from open flames and fireplaces.

Leather handles - wipe with wet cloth only.

Shipping information

All products are shipped from the UK and take 2-3 business days to process.

We offer free shipping in the UK for orders of £100 or more. Below that, shipping is £5.99 for standard, or £9.99 for express.

For Europe we have a flat fee of £21.99 for shipping.

For other international markets the shipping fee is £23.99.

Empowering Women

Your purchase provides dignified, fair-paid work to talented women artisans in rural Ghana. This income empowers them to achieve financial independence, support their families, and build a secure future.

Investing in Education

You help send girls back to school, provide essential reproductive health education, and fund vocational training programmes for young people. Your choice directly breaks cycles of poverty through learning and opportunity.

Ethical & Sustainable

You support an organisation certified by the World Fair Trade Organisation that prioritises "people and planet first." Our products are handcrafted from natural, sustainably sourced elephant grass, reflecting an eco-conscious approach.

Community Development

Your support extends beyond individual livelihoods, fostering growth in entire communities. ASIGE's holistic programmes lead to improved health, education, and economic stability, creating a brighter future for all.

Fair trade

We are proud to be a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a recognised producer under Scottish Fair Trade, both of which verify our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices. Our membership was granted following a rigorous audit of our supply chain, confirming that the women in our weaving communities are the primary beneficiaries of every product sold.

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